How far is Radcliff, KY from Fern Creek, KY?
The driving distance from Radcliff, KY to Fern Creek, KY is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Radcliff and Fern Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Radcliff and Fern Creek.
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Start on Elm Road
2542 ft · 1 min · Elm Road
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Turn left onto North Dixie Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Dixie Boulevard
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Continue on Dixie Highway North
18.6 mi · 23 min · Dixie Highway North
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway
2743 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
16.6 mi · 19 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31E, US 150: Louisville, Bardstown
2164 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Bardstown Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Bardstown Road
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
987 ft · 45 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Fern Creek Road
47 m · 9 sec · Fern Creek Road
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Continue on Fern Creek Road
28 m · 4 sec · Fern Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fern Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Radcliff and Fern Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dixie Highway North
Continue on Dixie Highway North
18.6 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Cloudy leaving Radcliff and Partly Sunny near Fern Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Radcliff to Fern Creek?
The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Valley Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Radcliff and 19.8 miles from Fern Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.28 one way or $10.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Radcliff and Partly Sunny near Fern Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Valley Station
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Valley Station.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Radcliff and Fern Creek. Straight-line distance: 29.57 mi (47.59 km).
#1 Radcliff
City in Kentucky
| Population | 22,923 |
| Coordinates | 37.8403500, -85.9491300 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fern Creek
City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 18,409 |
| Coordinates | 38.1597900, -85.5877400 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fern Creek (-85.58774, 38.15979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.95 | $11.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.52 | $13.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.43 | $14.85 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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